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International/Global Studies at Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,305/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #60 of 81 International/Global Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International/Global Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$582K	$577K	$544K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$205,536

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,544

54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,748

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,305/yr, roughly in line with the $34,873 national median for International/Global Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$36,305 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #60 out of 81 programs, Saint Edward's University's financial outcomes for International/Global Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $36,305 to $58,748 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Saint Edward's University

Saint Edward's University accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,729 in Austin, TX. The average net cost of $94,544 over four years represents a 54% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other $75,040/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Edward's University's International/Global Studies program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for International/Global Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How affordable is International/Global Studies at Saint Edward's University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $205,536, but the average net cost is $94,544 — a 54% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →